2026 assessment
$367K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
5039 Cedar Ave
3 stories3,000 sqftRSA3built 1925
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$367K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5000 block of Cedar Ave
ZIP 19143
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $367,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$152K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$152K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$192K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$197K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$198K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$198K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$198K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$407K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$407K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$367K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$367K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$367K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2007Deed / sale $230KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2008-06-02Fast form buildingThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2008-07-03UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2008-07-29Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2008-08-15PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2008-11-12ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2025-09-26Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2026-02-26Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…This permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-09-01FIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIREDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2022-09-01L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2023-04-12L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2023-05-19L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2023-06-12L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2007-07-31MARTORANA THOMAS (TOPLEY CHARLES): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2004-11-05MARJORIE H OGILVIE (PHILA BUSINESS TECH CTR): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2007-06-07MARJORIE H OGILVIE (PHILA BUSINESS TECH CTR): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2017-07-29Fire Escape ReportA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2021-10-13Fire Escape ReportA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-04-01Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record19 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
- PermitChange of Use
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitFast form building
- LicenseMARTORANA THOMAS (TOPLEY CHARLES): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseMARJORIE H OGILVIE (PHILA BUSINESS TECH CTR): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $230K
- LicenseMARJORIE H OGILVIE (PHILA BUSINESS TECH CTR): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$5,130/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $366,500 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.
OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $367,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8817131002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Property report
Commercial property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$122
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
3
active rental license
Interior area
3,000 sqft
Lot size
2,750 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1925
Zoning
RSA3
Block context
5000 block of Cedar Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5037 Cedar Ave · 5035 Cedar Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
MARTORANA THOMAS (TOPLEY CHARLES)Active
Rental · Initial issue date Jul 31, 2007 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027
MARJORIE H OGILVIE (PHILA BUSINESS TECH CTR)Inactive
Rental · Initial issue date Nov 5, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 7, 2007
A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.
Open every source row 19 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-010043 · Certified
Expires 2027-04-01
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
Permit AP-2026-000790 · Completed
FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ******************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *******************************************
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2025-009310 · Issued
Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-090636 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-090636 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-090636 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
Case CF-2022-090636 · Violation VI-2022-066475 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-090636 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2023-012211 · Safe
Expires 2026-10-13
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2022-017266 · Safe
Expires 2022-07-29
- PermitElectrical
Permit 176817 · COMPLETED
1ST FLOOR REWIRE TO INCLUDE RELOCATING SUB-PANEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 171507 · COMPLETED
NEW KITCHEN SINK, BATHROOM RE-ROUGH FOR 1-1/2 BATHS, NEW TUB, (2) LAVS, (2) WATER CLOSETS
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 163234 · COMPLETED
TENANT FIT OUT TO INCLUDE NEW DOORS, NEW NON-BEARING PARTITIONS AND NEW CEILING WITHIN THE FIRST FLOOR DWELLING UNIT ONLY, AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE UPPER FLOORS.
- PermitUse
Permit 162629 · COMPLETED
USE. REDUCE SIZE NUMBER OF UNITS FROM 5 UNITS TO 3 UNITS
- PermitFast form building
Permit 155586 · COMPLETED
- License issue eventMARTORANA THOMAS (TOPLEY CHARLES): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 418891 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventMARJORIE H OGILVIE (PHILA BUSINESS TECH CTR): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 216022 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$230K transfer
2007
- License issue eventMARJORIE H OGILVIE (PHILA BUSINESS TECH CTR): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 216022 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 5:43 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.
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